BMW X5 vs. Lincoln Navigator Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the BMW X5 to the dealership as the Lincoln Navigator. The Lincoln Navigator is substantially costlier than the BMW X5 regarding MSRP.

Utility
The Lincoln Navigator will most certainly prove friendlier than the X5 for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Lincoln Navigator is a better choice than the BMW X5 when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or large dogs. Towing is considerably more the Lincoln Navigator's forte than it is the BMW X5's.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lincoln Navigator offers a bit more head room than the BMW X5, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Lincoln Navigator make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the BMW X5.

Dimensions
The Lincoln Navigator is considerably more bulky than the BMW. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Navigator than the BMW X5 because of its larger tank. The BMW X5 and the Lincoln compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Lincoln Navigator and the BMW X5 most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Navigator has a more sizeable engine than the BMW X5. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Lincoln Navigator packs quite a punch compared to the BMW as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. The BMW could learn a lesson or two from the Lincoln Navigator with respect to torque.

Warranty
The Lincoln and the BMW X5 have the same basic warranty.